102268: Social Work Today January/February 2018

About the Course:

Understanding Depression and Aging – Guidance for Social Workers
Many assume that depression is a normal part of aging, but it isn’t. This assumption can result in depression in aging individuals being underdiagnosed and undertreated.

Reevaluating the 12-Step Model Legacy
The 12-Step peer support model has helped millions of people, but a social worker addictions specialist takes another look and finds some limitations.

Mental Health and Cancer
A cancer diagnosis can be devastating to those with preexisting mental health conditions and those with no history. Both require social workers to be prepared to help patients navigate this challenging time in their lives.

Journal/Publisher:

Great Valley Publishing

Publication Date:

January/February 2018

Authors

Lauren Snedeker, LMSW; Kerianne Johnstin Guth, MSW; Sue Coyle, MSW

About the Authors:

Lauren Snedeker, LMSW, is a licensed social worker with the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.